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Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and Habits

When prioritizing your health, turn to authoritative books from credentialed experts rather than endless online searches. We've curated the latest releases—available now or soon—for science-backed strategies to enhance your well-being. Click prices to shop.

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsThe Dr. Ludidi Fasting Method
Intermittent fasting: responsible fasting for everyone
Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Lopez embrace it, but what's the truth behind intermittent fasting? Nutrition scientist Samefko Ludidi, PhD, who has practiced it for years, explains clearly in this guide. Beyond diets, it focuses on healthy eating, timing, and regularity—supported by his dedicated study.

Fasting proves simple, not torturous, debunking myths like breakfast's supremacy. Tailored diagrams, recipes, and plans suit office workers or athletes. PRICE: €20.00

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsPersonal Body Plan – The Recipe Guide
DoorMeal recipes for the best version of yourself
Achieve a summer-ready body without restrictive dieting. From April, discover the sequel to Personal Body Plan – The Fat Burning Guide: this recipe collection from DoorMeal, by Changing Life.

Tom Barten (Changing Life founder) and Hannah Vreugdenhil (DoorMeal lead) share expertise on flavorful, nutrient-dense meals that sculpt abs. Once partners in life, now in business, they prioritize vitality and taste. Recipes include macros, custom tips, and accessible ingredients. PRICE: €22.99

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsWake up – 100% mentally healthy
Why feel down on a tropical paradise or anxious about future talks? Experiences vary because emotions stem from thoughts, not reality. Worry fades without resolution—proving the mind's role.

This no-nonsense guide by Marnix Pauwels breaks thought spirals with clear insights into brain mechanics. Empower yourself to master your mind. Awake – 100% mentally healthy by Marnix Pauwels publishes May 8th. Price: €17.50

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsSeniority
The ingredients for a long, happy, fit and healthy life
Personal trainer Radmilo Soda, post-Echt Radmilo and MOMS, targets 50+ readers with mid-April's Seniority. Unlock anti-aging via 18 interviews with professors, doctors, athletes, and experts, plus his nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle wisdom—home-friendly workouts and recipes included. Seniority at bol.com. Price: €27.50

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsThe Brain Body Diet
Sara Gottfried's Brain Body Diet (May 21) transcends symptoms, targeting root causes. Poor brain-body links spark inflammation, weight gain, illness—and foggy thinking perpetuates it.

Reconnect in 40 days for sustained energy, weight loss, balanced eating without exclusions, plus lifestyle tweaks. Harvard-trained women's health expert Gottfried addresses hormones, toxins, set points, fog, addiction, anxiety, depression, memory. Price: €19.99

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsFocus ON/OFF
Block 4 concentration leaks amid distractions
Distractions hijack attention, stealing productivity and joy—open offices rival weed's brain impact (60% drop). Toggle focus on/off for deep work and restful sleep.

Brain researcher Mark Tigchelaar, TEDx speaker with 15 years' study, reveals: WhatsApp burnout, wandering minds breed unhappiness. Reclaim control. Price: €20.00

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsYou are what you say
The power of mirroring
Coach Patricia van Lingen aids life transitions via her mirror method—three questions unlock self-awareness, behaviors, and relational impacts for authentic change.

Price: €19.99

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsElemental Habits
Ditch smoking, shed weight, curb phone time—build lasting change. James Clear's 3-year biology-psychology-neuroscience synthesis makes good habits stick effortlessly. Sold to 37 countries; releases June 4, 2019. Price: €21.99

Top New Health Books: Expert Guides to Fasting, Fitness, Mental Wellness, and HabitsPRFCT.
In seven steps to an optimistic self-image
Psychologist Saskia Geraerts reveals self-image flaws blocking progress. Seven clinical psychology-based steps rewire brains for happiness—imperfect to "I'm perfect." PRICE: €17.99
Releases June 21